How to Put Internet Explorer on My Desktop
In today’s digital age, having quick and easy access to the internet is essential. Internet Explorer, once the go-to web browser for many users, is still widely used for its compatibility with certain websites and applications. If you’re looking to add Internet Explorer to your desktop for convenience, here’s a step-by-step guide on how to do it.
Step 1: Check if Internet Explorer is already installed
Before you proceed with adding Internet Explorer to your desktop, it’s important to ensure that the browser is already installed on your computer. To do this, follow these steps:
1. Click on the Start button located at the bottom left corner of your screen.
2. Type “Internet Explorer” in the search bar and press Enter.
3. If you see the Internet Explorer icon in the search results, it means the browser is already installed on your computer.
Step 2: Add Internet Explorer to the desktop
If Internet Explorer is installed on your computer, you can now add its shortcut to your desktop. Here’s how:
1. Right-click on an empty space on your desktop.
2. Select “New” from the context menu, then choose “Shortcut.”
3. In the “Type the location of the item” field, type “iexplore.exe” (without quotes) and click “Next.”
4. Give the shortcut a name, such as “Internet Explorer,” and click “Finish.”
Now, you should see a new Internet Explorer shortcut on your desktop.
Step 3: Customize the shortcut (optional)
If you want to further customize the Internet Explorer shortcut on your desktop, you can do so by right-clicking the shortcut and selecting “Properties.” In the “Shortcut” tab, you can modify the following settings:
– “Target”: This field shows the full path to the Internet Explorer executable file. You can add additional arguments to the target field, such as “iexplore.exe -nohome” to open Internet Explorer without loading the homepage.
– “Start in”: This field allows you to specify a directory where Internet Explorer should open. You can enter the path to a specific folder or leave it blank to open the browser to the default home page.
– “Icon”: You can change the icon of the shortcut by clicking the “Change Icon” button and selecting a new icon from the list.
Step 4: Pin the shortcut to the taskbar (optional)
If you want to have even quicker access to Internet Explorer, you can pin the shortcut to the taskbar. To do this:
1. Right-click on the Internet Explorer shortcut on your desktop.
2. Select “Pin to Taskbar” from the context menu.
Now, you’ll have a quick link to Internet Explorer right on your taskbar.
By following these simple steps, you can easily add Internet Explorer to your desktop and have quick and convenient access to the web.
